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Christmas Potpourri Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes (continuous simmering as desired)
  • Total Time: 5 minutes prep + simmer as long as desired
  • Yield: 1 batch
  • Category: Potpourri
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Christmas Stovetop Potpourri is a fragrant and cozy way to fill your home with holiday scents using a simmering blend of cranberries, cinnamon, rosemary, cloves, and citrus. Perfect for creating a festive atmosphere without the use of candles or artificial fragrances.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • 3-4 cinnamon sticks
  • 2-3 sprigs rosemary
  • 1-2 teaspoons whole cloves
  • 1 orange, quartered or sliced
  • 4-6 cups water or apple juice

Optional Ingredients

  • 1 apple, sliced or quartered
  • 1 pear, sliced or quartered
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • Whole allspice (quantity to preference)
  • Whole anise (quantity to preference)
  • Leftover vanilla beans from making homemade vanilla extract (quantity to preference)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including fresh or frozen cranberries, cinnamon sticks, rosemary sprigs, cloves, and citrus fruits, along with water or apple juice. Also prepare any optional fruits or spices you wish to add.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Pot: Place all the chosen potpourri ingredients into a medium-sized pot. Pour in 4 to 6 cups of water or apple juice to cover the ingredients.
  3. Simmer Gently: Set the pot on a stovetop burner and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over the lowest possible heat. Avoid vigorous boiling to preserve the delicate scents.
  4. Maintain and Monitor: Allow the mixture to simmer gently, refilling with additional water as needed to keep the pot filled and avoid burning. Check water levels regularly to maintain the aroma.
  5. Enjoy the Fragrance: Let the warm potpourri scent your home for several hours to days, replenishing the ingredients every 4 days or so for continued fragrance.

Notes

  • This potpourri can be made in a slow cooker as an alternative to the stovetop method.
  • The fragrance typically lasts up to 4 days before needing replacement ingredients.
  • While the ingredients are technically edible, this potpourri is intended for scent and not for consumption.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: N/A (not intended for consumption)
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/christmas-potpourri-recipe/